Question

Which place had a profound impact on Synge's writing and became central to many of his plays?

• A. The Aran Islands
• B. The Blasket Islands
• C. Ireland's East Coast
• D. The Cliffs of Moher

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The Aran Islands

• The Aran Islands had a profound impact on Synge's writing and became central to many of his plays.

• In 1898, Synge visited these islands off the west coast of Ireland, where he immersed himself in the culture, dialect, and daily life of the islanders.

• The isolated and harsh environment of the Aran Islands, along with the islanders' folklore and way of life, greatly influenced his portrayal of rural Irish life in plays like Riders to the Sea and The Playboy of the Western World.